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Information on the South African Film Industry

Organisations

ARTS AND CULTURE TRUST (ACT) A private sector initiative that aims to provide financial support for the development, promotion and celebration of South African Arts and Culture. Website

BUSINESS AND ARTS SOUTH AFRICA (BASA) To promote and encourage sustainable partnerships between the business sector and the arts sector. Website

CAPE FILM COMMISSION (CFC) Official representative of the digital media and film industries in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Website

CAPE TOWN FILM PERMIT OFFICE Issues permits to filmmakers wanting to shoot on public land, public open spaces, on in city buildings within the City of Cape Town. Website

CAPE TOWN FILM STUDIOS The first custom-built Hollywood-style film studio complex of its kind in Africa, with state-of-the-art support services. Backed by national, provincial and local governments and with private shareholdings, is envisioned as the dedicated hub for media, new media, entertainment, film and related industries in South Africa – and Africa. Website

COMMERCIALS PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION (CPA) Professional Association of companies specialising in the production of television and cinema commercials. Website

DURBAN FILM OFFICE (DFO) Markets Durban to the global production industry. Website

GAUTENG FILM COMMISSION (GFC) To market, promote and facilitate new filmed productions in the Gauteng Province. Website

NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FOUNDATION (NFVF) To spearhead the growth and development of the South African film and video industry. Website

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) Offers financial services to companies which wish to exhibit internationally or wish to visit specific international contacts with a view to attracting co-production funding or sales. Website